The soil shown in the photograph below has a reddish tint, which may mean that





A) it has abundant aluminum and/or iron oxides.

B) it contains abundant organic matter.

C) it has been waterlogged at some point.

D) there are salts or other minerals that have been deposited by the evaporation of water.


A) it has abundant aluminum and/or iron oxides.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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